Gracee Cleary

Experience

• 

  Chuy's Restaurants

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  Hostess

  • Worked part time while pursuing my BS Degree at University of Central Florida• Greeted customers and guided them to their seats• Generated sales of merchandise • Performed dining room preparatory work• Maintained a clean, efficient work environment

• 

  Rosen Shingle Creek

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Front Desk Agent

  • Worked part time while pursuing my BS Degree at University of Central Florida• 1,501 Rooms• Acknowledged and greeted guests in an approachable manner• Checked in guests in a high volume, fast-paced environment• Maintained a professional and courteous image and attitude • Took initiative in assisting all guest needs

• 

  Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, FL

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Banquet Server

  • Worked part time while pursuing my BS Degree at University of Central Florida• Effectively worked with event services team and club staff to deliver high quality events• Addressed guest wants and needs in a professional and positive manner.• Participated in the set-up execution and breakdown of luxury weddings and banquets.

• 

  Techtronic Industries - TTI

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2021

  Sales And Marketing Specialist

  • Managed an $8 million dollar territory over 3 counties and 4 stores.• Conducted brand events in high-volume stores through product demonstration, sales tables, inventory management and cross merchandising, capturing $12,000 in daily sales.• Trained Techtronic Industries new members on day-to-day functions and product knowledge.• Built strong relationships with Home Depot associates by giving product knowledge sessions and over communicating daily goals.

• 

  Milwaukee Tool

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Brand Marketing Coordinator

  • Subsidiary of Techtronic Industries - TTI• Promoted to manage key projects to implement new customer facing point of sale merchandising solutions for key retail partners. • Provide operational oversight and support for managing business performance of $2M merchandising projects. • Provide innovation solutions with rapid support for merchandising to key accounts in the field.• Maximize strong vendor relationships by driving efficiency in timelines, cost, and innovation to deliver on Milwaukee goals. Show less

• 

  Ashley Retail Headquarters

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  Sr Brand Specialist - Brand Strategy

  • Assist with Seasonal Campaigns & Catalog through research, competitive tracking & analysis, asset tracking & trafficking amongst marketing teams• Assist with New Product/Category introductions by identifying Launch Strategies and Marketing Plans• Assist with tracking product performance using Measurement/Analysis through BI dashboards with share-out on performance• Merchandising team support

• 

  Centene Corporation

  Feb 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  Promoted to manage the lifecycle and development of DTC materials• Act as a key leader in the Employee Engagement Committee by creating strategies that foster a positive workplace culture, encourages employee enthusiasm, and ensures employees feel valued for their contributions.• Work with vendors and cross-functional teams to create and manage DTC marketing materials including Direct Mail, TV, Radio, Banners, Emails and Print Ads• Utilize Workfront, Smartsheets, Ziflow and other key Adobe and Microsoft applications to track and manage projects• Manage the data analysis of all DTC audits to ensure quality and accuracy• Carefully review marketing assets prior to launching to ensure they are up to our quality standard• Developed a mentorship program for the Sales organization• Work with cross functional teams and vendors to create the targeted audience for all DTC marketing materials• Assist in ensuring compliance with departmental policies• Act as a liaison between sales and marketing departments, and between department and project management software and key project personnel Show less